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Junta-backed Thai draft constitution overwhelmingly approved in referendum

The majority of voters across Thailand approved a junta-backed new draft constitution and an additional question in Sunday's referendum, paving the way for the formation of a civilian government supported by the military.

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Thailand ramps up referendum campaign with songs, TV shows

Less than three weeks away from a hotly awaited constitutional referendum, Thailand’s military government is scrambling to drum up support, broadcasting songs and television programmes in a vigorous public relations campaign.

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China to change law to punish any person or group that harms image of Red Cross Society

Move comes after its public image was hit when a young woman, Guo Meimei, falsely claimed to work for charity while flaunting her luxury goods online in 2011

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China mulls regulating release of captive animals

Authorities at provincial level and above can organize activities involving the release of state-protected animals to the wild, according to the draft submitted to a bi-monthly session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.

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India unveils first-ever comprehensive draft law on human trafficking

India’s minister for women and children unveiled a draft of the country’s first-ever comprehensive anti-human trafficking law, which would treat survivors as victims in need of assistance and protection rather than as criminals.

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Thailand's draft constitution likely to be amended

Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha has implied the military-proposed amendments to Thailand's draft constitution would likely to be resubmitted to the charter drafting committee until the panel has done accordingly.

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Chinese legislators deliberate seabed exploration, NPC agenda

​The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC) convened its bimonthly session Wednesday, deliberating legislation on deep sea exploration and the agenda for the fourth annual session of the 12th NPC.

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House proceeds with Terrorism Law revision, Indonesia

The House of Representatives will decide the start of deliberations on a draft revision of the 2003 Terrorism Law in a discussion at the House’s Steering Committee (Bamus) next week, a lawmaker has said.

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China mulls first amendment to wildlife law in 26 years

​China's top legislature is deliberating an amendment to the Wildlife Law, the first since it came into force in 1989.China's top legislature is deliberating an amendment to the Wildlife Law, the first since it came into force in 1989.

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China's new draft law redefines term "terrorism", regulates media coverage

Chinese lawmakers on Monday began reviewing draft legislation on the nation's first counter-terrorism law.

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Chinese lawmakers consider tougher anti-domestic violence law

China's first domestic violence law may include emotional or psychological abuse and cover cohabitation in order to protect traditionally silent abuse victims, a new draft reads.

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Final draft of Paris climate agreement reached

A final draft of a new global climate agreement was reached by negotiators in Paris on Saturday, ready for ministers to read and deal with sensitive political divergences next week.

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Vietnam starts collecting feedback on draft report for upcoming party congress

​Vietnam has started collecting citizens' feedback on a draft political report by the 11th tenure of the Party Central Committee (PCC) which is being submitted to the 12th National Party Congress on Tuesday.

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Thai reform council rejects draft charter

Thailand's National Reform Council (NRC) on Sunday voted 135: 105, with 7 abstentions, to reject a 124-page draft constitution.

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Experts highlight breakthroughs of 1st domestic violence legislation

China's first draft law on domestic violence, currently under deliberation by top legislature, has made various breakthroughs toward bringing the social-cultural taboo under scrutiny of law, according to legal experts.

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Driving restriction taken out from draft amendment

China's newest air pollution draft law no longer contains clauses allowing local governments to restrict or ban vehicles to fight air pollution, China's top legislature saw on Monday.

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China legislates against domestic violence, law stepping in family affairs

Chinese legislators are working on a law specifically for domestic violence that highlights prevention and introduces habeas corpus, bringing traditionally silent victims under protection of law.